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VW Resurrects the W12 Golf GTI for GTI 50th Birthday
technology8 days ago

VW Resurrects the W12 Golf GTI for GTI 50th Birthday

Volkswagen marks the 50th anniversary of the GTI by reviving its wild Mk5-era W12 concept—the GTI W12-650. Powered by a mid-mounted 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 from Bentley and sending about 640 hp to the rear wheels, it borrowed parts from Audi, Lamborghini, and even a Phaeton transmission to create a rare, high-strung showpiece. Designed more as a celebration than a production model, the W12-650 remains a temperamental legend of VW Group’s extreme engineering ambitions.

Solar paint could add 7,450 miles of range per year, Mercedes Vision Iconic debuts
technology1 month ago

Solar paint could add 7,450 miles of range per year, Mercedes Vision Iconic debuts

Mercedes-Benz unveils the Vision Iconic, a retro-inspired EV whose wafer-thin solar paint not only decorates the car but also powers it, potentially delivering up to 7,450 miles of extra range annually under favorable conditions, while fusing Art Deco design with advanced tech like neuromorphic computing to improve autonomous-driving efficiency.

Lexus Unveils Spectacular New Supercar Concept at 2025 Quail
automotive6 months ago

Lexus Unveils Spectacular New Supercar Concept at 2025 Quail

Lexus unveiled a stunning new supercar concept at Monterey Car Week, called the Sport Concept, which previews a future high-performance vehicle with a twin-turbo V-8, rear-wheel drive, and a design inspired by the LFA and LC500. The car features innovative details like exhausts under the wing and large rear vents, and is expected to influence a production model and Toyota's upcoming GT3 race car. While some details remain hidden, the concept signals Lexus's direction for a next-generation sports car.